Lone Star FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

How many drumlines are allowed in Lone Star Classic?
In 2010, the Lone Star Classic contest included the participation of 80+ drumlines. For 2011, we plan to limit registration to the first 82 registered and paid drumlines. We will collect and maintain a wait list if need be.

 

When and where is the Lone Star Classic?
In 2011, the Lone Star Classic will be held at Marcus Stadium in Flower Mound, Texas on November 12th.  The contest is schedule to begin at approximately 8:15am and end at 11:00pm. For directions to Marcus Stadium click here.    

 

When/how is registration?  For groups?  For soloists?
<Click here to register online!>

 

What is the registration fee for groups?  What about Soloists?

The registration fee for drumline groups is $150; for Soloists, the fee is $25.

 

Where do is send my entry fee?

To secure your performance slot, submit your non-refundable contest entry fee to:

      Marcus High School Drumline

      2221 Justin Road

      Suite 119 - #234

      Flower Mound, TX 75028

 

I registered for the Lone Star Classic, but I did not receive a confirmation email.  What happened?
Your service provider or school has blocked our email as "spam".  Please email lonestarclassic@marcuspercussion.com and request a resend of your confirmation email to an unblocked email address.  Please provide your school or group's name along with that new email address for the resend. 

 

What's New for the 2011 Lone Star Classic?
We are moving to a Preliminary and Finals format for three of our divisions: Standstill I-Red, Standstill I-Silver and Marching Divisions 

 

How will the Preliminary and Final's schedule look?
We have created a tentative schedule based on the registrations to date.  Click here for the latest schedule.

 

Is the Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest open to the public?
Absolutely!  We welcome the public.  We enjoy seeing student alumni of the Lone Star Classic, middle school percussionists, interested elementary school students and one and all.

 

How much does it cost to watch the Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest?
The ticket prices for the 2011 Lone Star Classic are $8.00 per adult and $5.00 per student.  This admission fee allows to you watch all the drum line and solo performances throughout the day in both of the performance areas. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

 

Do helpers have to pay to attend the drumline show?
Parents and other assistants do not have to pay to help your show mobilize and set-up as needed. Directors will have an allotment of wristbands for students, drivers and directors. To attend the any part of the show other than your own school’s performance, we ask the parents purchase an admission band.

 

What are the classifications for my group to perform?

Drumlines can perform in one of 5 classifications: 

 

What is Standstill Division I versus Standstill Division II?
Standstill II was created to offer developmental drumlines a contest experience and to be adjudicated amongst peer-level drumlines. We encourage advanced, contest-experienced and elite standstill drumlines to compete in Standstill Division I. Standstill II will be judged by at least 3 judges whereas Standstill I will be judged by 4 judges. 

 

Where can my drumline practice and warm-up?
We have practice bays allotted for your drumline practice. Please plan to unload and practice 2 hours before your scheduled contest performance. At the current venue, we are space limited, so please understand that everyone will have the same allotted time for warm-up practices. All warm-ups for solos must be between the front of the school building and the drumline practice bays.

 

When will my drumline play at the contest?
Schedules will be released approximately 2 weeks before the contest on the Marcus Percussion website (Lone Star Classic tab) at www.marcuspercussion.com. The contest is a day-long event starting at 9am or earlier if need be. Standstill Division II will start in the morning and end in early afternoon. Standstill Division I will start in the early afternoon and end about 5pm to 6pm. We will have an opening and awards ceremony recognizing the Standstill Divisions at approx 6-7 pm. The Marching Division will be in the evening.

 

What time is my Drumline playing at the Lone Star Classic in 2011?

Click here for this year's tentative schedule.

 

How is the order of performance chosen?
The order of performance is chosen by registration date/timestamp. Special consideration is made for returning champions and the Director's Crystal Circle members.  For the complete rules, see the Rules page.

 

How are soloists performance times determined?
Performance times for each instrument are picked entirely at random. We do check to make sure that the performer does not have any conflict with any commitments made to their own drumline’s performance in which case we attempt to make every accommodation by moving that performer to a later time slot (after their drumline commitment) unless the director requests the performer play earlier. If the student’s solo performance time is before the drumline’s scheduled warm-up time, then the student will perform as picked by the random drawing process.

 

Does my entire drumline have to perform at the event for me to enter as a soloist?
No.  Soloist have a separate registration process.  However, consideration will be made for solo performance times to not conflict with their drumline performance.

 

Are there manditory exercises for the solo compitions?

Yes.  Both Snare and Tenor solotist have a demonstration of compulsory skills.

* SNARE Compulsory: Double Stroke Roll, Open-Close-Open, not to exceed 60 seconds holding Close not less than 10 seconds.

* TENOR Compulsory:  Single Stroke Roll, Open-Close-Open, not to exceed 60 seconds, holding Close not less than 10 seconds. Use a single drum.

 

What renowned percussion professionals have been past judges at the Lone Star Classic?
A list of previous Lone Star Classic Judges can be found here.

 

What if we have an emergency at Lone Star, what do we do?
Please review our Emergency Action Plan. <here>

 

Do you have a “Lost and Found” at the Lone Star Classic?
Yes. Ask at the table marked “Guest Services.”

 

Can we arrive early and stay later than our scheduled times?
Yes, however, the trucks will have to move to a transit parking and then move back to the practice bay at the scheduled time. For safety reasons, the transit parking is for loading only.

 

Can I purchase photographs of my Drumline at the Lone Star Classic?  Yes. Carr Photography is the official photographer of the Lone Star Classic.  Information on how to purchase can be found on the Carr website. Click here for more information.

 

The performance is being recorded.  Can I purchase a video?
Yes. Our videographer for the Lone Star Classic is CVP Productions. You can purchase your favorite group's performance on DVD or Blu-ray.  Order your multi-camera video at www.ordermyvideo.com.  Please check the www.ordermyvideo.com website for availability and shipping dates. 

 

Will directors receive a video copy of the performance?
Yes. The directors will receive a director copy of their performance.  This copy is an individual group, unedited wide-shot, single camera DVD.  These are being prepared on site by CVP Productions. The video will contain a live track and several "judge's comments" tracks.  The director will also receive an audio CD of the judge's comments. 

 

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